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Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister’s meeting with the President of National Assembly of France
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met H.E. Ms. Yaël Braun-Pivet, President of the French National Assembly and the senior leadership of the Assembly, over lunch at her official residence, Hotel de Lassay in Paris, on 14 July 2023.
The two leaders highlighted the shared values of democracy, liberty, equality and fraternity. They discussed ways to further increase cooperation between the two Parliaments.
The French side expressed admiration for India's vast electoral process. Discussions also covered various pillars of the strategic partnership including trade and economy, environment, technology and culture. They also exchanged views on regional and global issues.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
E-Waste management
Under the E-Waste  Rules, 2016, twenty-one  types of electrical and electronic equipment  have been notified for fulfilling EPR obligations. These notified EEE, at the end of their life become E-Waste. The input data for estimation of generation of e-waste is available only from Financial Year  2017-2018 and only at national level. Information regarding national level e-waste generation for the financial year 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20 is given in the table below:
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Financial Year
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Generation 
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1.
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2017-2018
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7,08,445
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2.
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2018-2019
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7,71,215
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3.
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2019-2020
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10,14,961.2
The import and export of hazardous and other wastes is regulated under the Hazardous and Other Wastes  Rules, 2016 notified by the Ministry. Government had banned import of e-waste in the country by listing e-waste in the Schedule VI  of the said rules. The increase in generation of e-waste is due to increase in the sales of EEE in the Country in previous years.
The Government already has a system in place to monitor EPR obligations related to Producers/Producer Responsibility Organisations  as per the E-Waste  Rules, 2016. The existing EPR targets are as follows:
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S.No.
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Year
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E-Waste collection Target 
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2017-2018
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10% of the quantity of waste generation as indicated in Extended Producer Responsibility Plan.
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2018-2019
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20% of the quantity of waste generation as indicated in in Extended Producer Responsibility Plan.
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2019-2020
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30% of the quantity of waste generation as indicated in in Extended Producer Responsibility Plan.
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2020-2021
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40% of the quantity of waste generation as indicated in in Extended Producer Responsibility Plan.
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2021-2022
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50% of the quantity of waste generation as indicated in in Extended Producer Responsibility Plan.
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2022-2023
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60% of the quantity of waste generation as indicated in in Extended Producer Responsibility Plan.
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2023 onwards
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70% of the quantity of waste generation as indicated in in Extended Producer Responsibility Plan.
The rules provide for monitoring of EPR of E-Waste through CPCB, for which online portal has been developed in which target of each producer/PRO is duly assigned based on their production data of items as listed in Schedule-I of the Rules. Under the provisions of existing rules, penalty can be levied on defaulting producers/PROs and the obligation would have to be fulfilled even after the levy of penalty. The EPR targets were revised in financial year 2021-22 from 50% to 40% based on the representations received from the industry and in view of the pandemic.
This information was given by Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
Cabinet approves Summoning of Parliament after General Election, 2019
Lok Sabha session during 17th June-26th July
Rajya Sabha during 20th June-26th July
Economic Survey to be presented on 4th July
Union Budget to be presented on 5th July
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi,in its first meeting, has approved the summoning of the 17th Lok Sabha on Monday, the 17th of June, 2019 and subject to the exigencies of Government Business, the Session will conclude on Friday, the 26th of July, 2019.
The Rajya Sabha will be convened on Thursday, the 20th June, 2019 and subject to exigencies of Government Business, the Session will conclude on Friday, the 26th of July, 2019.
The Election of Speaker will be held on Wednesday, the 19th June, 2019.
The President will be requested to address both the Houses of Parliament assembled together in the Central Hall of Parliament at 11.00 am on Thursday, the 20th of June, 2019, in term of article 87 of the Constitution.
The Union Budget for 2019-20 will be presented in the Lok Sabha on Friday, the 5th July, 2019 at 11.00 am and after presentation/laying of the Budget, the respective Houses will be adjourned for the day.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Shipping Ministry and Civil Aviation Ministry signs MoU for development of Sea Plane Services in India today
MoU to help in expediting the development of new water aerodromes and also operationalization of new seaplane routes in India : says Shri Hardeep Puri
MoU to enhance seamless connectivity across the nation by promoting eco-friendly transportation through Seaplanes and to give a boost to the tourism sector: says Shri Mansukh Mandaviya
A Memorandum of Understanding  between the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India and Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India for development of Sea Plane services in India was signed today. Hon’ble Minister of State  Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Mansukh Mandaviya and Hon’ble Minister of Civil Aviation Shri Hardeep Singh Puri were present during the MoU signing ceremony held here today.
Signing of this MoU is a major milestone for making seaplanes project a reality very soon. This MoU envisages development of Non Scheduled/Scheduled operation of seaplane services within territorial jurisdiction of India under RCS-UDAN scheme of government of India. As per MoU, a Co-ordination Committee with officials of Ministry of Civil Aviation , Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways  and Ministry of Tourism  is to be set up for timely completion of operationalisation of Seaplane services at various locations. MoCA, MoPSW, SDCL will consider operationalising of Seaplane operating routes as identified/suggested by all agencies.
MoPSW would identify and develop water front infrastructure of Aerodromes/ locations and obtain required statutory clearances /approvals in coordination with MoCA, DGCA and AAI by defining the timelines for all activities involved in the development of facilities for starting seaplanes operations.
MoCA would carry out bidding and select potential airlines operators based on their commercial consideration through bidding process, incorporate the locations/routes as identified by MoPSW & routes identified through bidding process in UDAN scheme document. MoCA is also obliged to provide funds/financial support in respect of water aerodromes awarded under RCS-UDAN scheme and coordinate with Chief Secretaries of all States for the Seaplanes operations.
On the occasion, Shri Hardeep S Puri, Minister of State for Civil Aviation stated that this MoU between the two Ministries will help in expediting the development of new water aerodromes and also operationalization of new seaplane routes in India. He further stated that this will give a big fillip to the provision of a new kind of tourism service in India.
Speaking on this occasion, the Minister of State  Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Mansukh Mandaviya stated that signing of this MoU will be a game changer both for Indian Maritime and Civil Aviation sector as it will not only enhance seamless connectivity across the nation by promoting eco-friendly transportation through Seaplanes but also give a boost to the tourism industry”.
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Ministry of Labour & Employment
Expert Group on fixation of Minimum Wages and National Floor Wages to give early report
The Central Government has constituted an Expert Group under the Chairmanship of Professor Ajit Mishra, a renowned economist, to provide technical inputs and recommendations on fixation of Minimum Wages and National Floor Wages to the Government. The tenure of the Expert Group is three years. It has come to the notice that certain section of the Press and some of the stakeholders have opined this as an attempt to delay the fixation of Minimum Wages and National Floor Wages by the Government.
This is clarified that Government does not have any such intention and the Expert Group will submit its recommendations to the government as early as possible. The tenure of the Expert Group has been kept as three years so that even after the fixation of Minimum Wages and National Floor Wages, Government may seek technical inputs/advice from the Expert Group on subjects related to Minimum Wages and National Floor Wages, as and when required. First meeting of this Group was held on 14th June, 2021 and second meeting is scheduled for 29th June, 2021.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh approves Revision of Medical Schedules of Powers  to Armed Forces Medical Services
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has approved the order on Medical Schedules of Powers 2022 , enhancing the financial powers delegated to Armed Forces Medical Services . MSP - 2022 has been notified by Ministry of Defence on 1st Aug 2022. The enhanced delegation of Financial Powers to functionaries in Headquarters and lower formations would lead to quicker decision making at all levels resulting in better planning and operational preparedness of the AFMS. It would also endure the optimal utilisation of resources.
The primary objective of the enhanced delegation of financial powers is to empower Competent Financial Authorities  at Hospitals and below for procurement in Medical stores in an efficient manner for urgent operational necessities and meeting essential medical requirements. It aims to empower hospitals and field formations and focus on operational preparedness. It will also promote ease of doing business, enhancing the delivery of healthcare.
It may be recalled that enhancement of delegation of financial power at all levels for the Medical Services was done in 2016. MSP - 2022 will help to overcome procedural delays and also bring about greater decentralisation and operational efficiency.
Followings are Key Highlights of MSP-2022:
· Devolution of financial powers to Field Units, Hospitals: Focus on enhancing pace and quality of healthcare delivery thereby enhancing operational preparedness.
· Two times general enhancement of delegated powers for Competent Financial Authorities and up to 3 - 10 times enhancement at field formations in certain Schedules on account of operational requirements.
· Impetus for Clinical Studies, Research and Development: In line with the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, Substantial enhancement up to three times the existing powers has been approved in the Schedules related to Clinical Studies, Research & Development
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Ministry of Defence
Indo-Israel bilateral workshop on Quantum Technologies concludes
A two-day Indo-Israel Bilateral workshop on Quantum Technologies , organised by Defence Research and Development Organisation  and DRDO-Industry-Academia Centre of Excellence , IIT Delhi has concluded in New Delhi on April 06, 2022. The objective of the workshop was to deliberate on quantum technologies, evolve a joint quantum technology roadmap and plan for developing technologies by collaboration between both the countries.
The concluding session, chaired by Dr VK Saraswat, Member Niti Aayog, was held as the brainstorming session to evolve further roadmap and specific areas of collaboration. This workshop is a crucial step towards bringing together the research fraternity for increasing the pace of research in the field of quantum technologies.
The workshop was the next step of the Bilateral Innovation Agreement  signed between DRDO, India and Directorate of Defense Research & Development , Israel in November 2021 to promote innovation and accelerated R&D in startups and MSMEs of both countries. The MoU was to promote the development efforts on various technologies including quantum technology by joint funding by DRDO, India and Directorate of Defense Research & Development , Israel. The technologies developed under BIA will be available to both countries for their domestic applications.
The workshop was attended by Indian and Israeli delegations consisting of academic experts, R&D professionals and Industry partners. Total 175 experts and scientists from Indian Institute of Science , Tata Institute of Fundamental Research , IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Tirupati, Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research , Jaypee Institute of Information Technology  Noida, Bharat Electronics Limited , The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing , Centre for Development of Telematics  and Department of Space participated in this workshop.
Many startups and MSMEs from Indian industry participated and presented their work. From Israel, representatives of Israel's Ministry of Defense and delegates from Israel Aerospace Industries  also participated in the workshop discussions. Many technical sessions in the identified technology areas were held in this two-day workshop. The areas of discussions were around photonics-based quantum computing, sensing, encryption, quantum magnetometry, atomic clocks and free space quantum communication. The collaborative research proposals discussed during the workshop will help in evolving technological solutions for various applications. The quantum technology has multiple applications ranging from scientific exploration to secured communication, gravimetry and navigation, etc.
The two-day workshop was inaugurated by Dr G Satheesh Reddy, Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO and Professor Rangan Banerjee, Director IIT Delhi on April 05, 2022.
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Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
New guidelines for hearing of cases by CAT in Green, Orange & Red Zones
As directed by the Hon’ble Chairman, Central Administrative Tribunal, New Delhi, the following Notification is issued:
The functioning of the Principal Bench of the Central Administrative Tribunal and its other Benches across the Country was suspended in view of the lockdown announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India vide Orders dt: 24.03.2020 and the subsequent order of extension dt: 14.04.2020 till 03.05.2020. The MHA issued Order dt: 01.05.2020 providing guidelines for identification of the RED , GREEN and ORANGE Zones, depending on the severity of COVID-19 cases and the nature of activities that are prohibited and permitted in the zones so declared. Taking these developments into account, the following instructions, as regards the functioning of the Central Administrative Tribunal, are issued:
Wherever the Benches/Courts are located in GREEN zones, they shall function duly following the guidelines that are issued by the MHA such as maintaining the Social Distance, making the sanitary arrangements and avoiding the direct contact. To the extent possible, the method of functioning of the High Courts in the concerned area shall be adopted. The Head of the Department  of the concerned Bench shall take decisions in this behalf in consultation with the President of the Bar Association. The feedback as to the convenience of the employees and their method of functioning shall be taken from the Registrar of the Bench. The decisions taken in this regard shall be forthwith forwarded to the Registry of the Principal Bench.
As regards the Benches that are in RED  and ORANGE Zones, the cases of urgent nature can be filed through electronic mail service  by contacting the Registrar of the concerned Bench, who in turn shall furnish the e-mail id to the intending Advocate or Party. If the Registry is satisfied that the OA is otherwise in order and needs to be dealt with urgently, the HoD of the Bench shall be informed of the same. The HoD in turn shall decide whether or not to take up the case. If it is proposed to hear the case, it shall be done through CISCO WEBEX online Video Conferencing Facility.
The details thereof shall be worked out by the HoD of the Benches in consultation with the Registry of the Principal Bench. It shall be ensured that the participants in the Video Conference put on the apparel or at least, are properly dressed.
If the Advocates of the Bar Association of such Benches are agreeable for hearing of pending cases through such mechanism, the cases shall be identified by the registry and hearing thereof shall take place through the same system in a time slot that may be decided by the HoD on daily basis.
This arrangement shall be in force till 17.05.2020 or until further orders.
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Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Four more States/UTs linked with One Nation One Ration Card scheme today
About 80% of total NFSA population now enabled to receive food grains in these 24 States/UTs through national portability of ration cards
Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Shri Ram Vilas Paswan has reviewed the progress of One Nation One Ration Card plan. While taking note of the requisite technical readiness of 4 more States/UT of Jammu & Kashmir, Manipur, Nagaland and Uttarakhand, the Department of Food & Public Distribution has enabled the integration of these 4 States/UT with existing 20 States/UTs for the National Portability. With this, now a total of 24 States/UTs are connected under One Nation One Ration Card from today w.e.f. 1st August 2020.
These 24 States/UTs are namely Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. With this, about 65 crores  of total NFSA population is now potentially enabled for receiving food grains anywhere in these States/UTs through national portability of ration cards. Remaining States/UTs are targeted to be integrated in national portability by March 2021.
The One Nation One Ration Card is an ambitious plan and endeavour of DoFPD, to ensure the delivery of food security entitlements to all beneficiaries covered under the National Food Security Act, 2013 , irrespective of their physical location anywhere in the country, by implementing nation-wide portability of ration cards under the ongoing central sector scheme on ‘Integrated Management of Public Distribution System ’ in association with all States/UTs.
Through this system, the migratory NFSA beneficiaries who frequently change their place of dwelling in search of temporary employments, etc. are now enabled with an option to lift their entitled quota of food grains from any Fair Price Shop  of their choice anywhere in the country by using their same/existing ration card with biometric/Aadhaar based authentication on an electronic Point of Sale  device installed at the FPSs.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Toll charges collected from Vehicles at NH8
NHAI is collecting toll charges from light and heavy vehicles owners at toll plazas of NH8 from Gurugram to Jaipur Highway. There are three toll plazas namely Shahjahanpur, Manoharpur and Daulatpura in Gurgaon- Jaipur section of NH-8. The details of toll collection are as under:

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Year
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Shahjahanpur
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Manoharpur
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Daulatpura
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2016-17
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298.69
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161.53
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109.37
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2017-18
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368.50
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175.57
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121.66
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2018-19
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408.52
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175.76
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123.82
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2019-20 
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307.25
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148.00
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100.07
The emergency /medical facilities for the road accident victims are provided as per provisions of concession agreement. Generally, as a part of Incident Management, ambulances are stationed near the fee plazas to cater to any emergency within its respective service area of the National Highways.
These toll plazas are operational under BOT  concession agreement in which Operation and Maintenance is the responsibility of the Concessionaire. As per the concession agreement, the concessionaire has to operate these three toll plazas efficiently and in user friendly manner. In case of receipt of any grievance / complaints, necessary action as per the Concession Agreements are taken against concessionaire and their staff.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
BEL pays Rs 174.43 crore interim dividend to Government
Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking  Bharat Electronics Ltd  has paid interim dividend of 140 per cent on its paid-up capital to the Government for financial year  2020-21.
Chairman & Managing Director of BEL Shri M V Gowtama presented the Interim Dividend cheque of Rs 174,43,63,569.20/- , payable on the shares held by the President of India, to the Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on March 08, 2021. The BEL has declared 140 per cent as interim dividend  to its shareholders for the FY 2020-21.
This is the 18th consecutive year that BEL is paying interim dividend. It had paid a total dividend of 280 per cent on its paid-up capital for the FY 2019-20.
ABB/Nampi/KA/DK/Savvy
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Ministry of Food Processing Industries
MOFPI Provides 50% Subsidy on air Transportation from North-Eastern and Himalayan States
Subsidy Given Under Operation Greens Scheme
Under Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, Operation Greens Scheme TOP to TOTAL, 50% transportation subsidy is now made available for air transportation for 41 notified fruits and vegetables from North-Eastern and Himalayan States to any place in India. Airlines will provide the transport subsidy directly to the supplier/consignor/consignee/ agent by way of charging only 50% of the actual contracted freight charges and will claim the balance 50% from MoFPI as subsidy. The scheme was approved and the amended Scheme Guidelines were notified on 02.11.2020.
In relaxation of other conditions for Operation Greens – TOP to TOTAL Scheme for transportation through Airlines from eligible airports, all consignment of notified fruits and vegetables irrespective of quantity and price would be eligible for 50% freight subsidy.
The transportation subsidy was earlier extended under Operation Greens Scheme for Kisan Rail Scheme with effect from 12.10.2020. Railways charge only 50% of freight charges on the notified fruits and vegetables.
Eligible Crops: –
Fruits  - Mango, Banana, Guava, Kiwi, Litchi, Mousambi, Orange, Kinnow, Lime, Lemon, Papaya, Pineapple, Pomegranate, Jackfruit, Apple, Almond, Aonla, Passion fruit, Pear, Sweet Potato, Chikoo;
Vegetables : - French beans, Bitter Gourd, Brinjal, Capsicum, Carrot, Cauliflower, Chillies , Okra, Cucumber, Peas, Garlic, Onion, Potato, Tomato, Large Cardamon, Pumpkin, Ginger, Cabbage, Squash and Turmeric 
Eligible airports: -
All the airports in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim , and Tripura from North-East, and Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh among the Hilly States.